Example – reimbursing the most reasonable cost

Tiyana is a tertiary student at the University of Sydney eligible for Fares Allowance. She normally lives in Coffs Harbour which is 530km away from her place of study. Tiyana paid $250 for an economy airfare to go home at the end of her first year of study. She applies for the money back. We pay the cost of a bus ticket, as this is the most cost effective form of transport.

To apply for a reimbursement fill in an ABSTUDY Fares Allowance Claim. You need to give us proof of travel expenses, such as tickets or receipts.

You have until 1 April in the year following your eligible travel to claim.

Proof to support your claim

You may need to give us documents to explain the reason you need to travel.

If your reason for travel is

You need to give us

You need to go to an interview to get into a boarding school

A letter from the school saying you needed to go to the interview

You’re at risk of suspension or expulsion

A letter from your school saying you’re at risk of suspension or expulsion

You have an immediate family member who’s critically sick or hurt

A letter from a health worker or community leader explaining the situation

You need to go home because you’re sick or hurt

A letter from a health worker outlining the situation

You're involved in a community event

A letter from a community leader explaining the event and your involvement

You’re secondary school has expelled you

Your school must give us the completed ABSTUDY expulsion checklist

You’re travelling to and from an exam centre

A letter from your place of study confirming you need to take a deferred or supplementary exam

You’re travelling to your graduation ceremony

A letter from your place of study confirming you’ll be graduating from your course